Brian Gutiérrez counts twice and Chicago explodes Charlotte 4-1 in MLS

Charlotte, NC (AP) -Brian Gutiérrez had two goals and an assist and Chicago defeated Charlotte 4-1 on Saturday night for the Fire’s third direct MLS match without loss. Soling Charlotte lost five in a row in MLS game. Gutiérrez and Philip Zinckernagel added back-to-back goals in a four-minute series of the second half, giving Chicago a 3-0 lead. In the 60th minute, Gutiérrez scored with a right foot shot from the center of the box to the right bottom corner. In the 64th place, Philip Zinckernagel followed with a left foot shot from the center of the box to the central lower zone. Andrew Gutman helped. Gutiérrez, who led 3-1 in the 79th minute, ended the standings with a penalty to the bottom right of the right. Chicago had ten shots on the goal up to five for Charlotte and an advantage of 25-12 in total attempts. Charlotte’s goal was scored by Patrick Agyemang in the 70th minute. Chicago (5-4-4, 19 points) visits New England in the US Open Cup Round of 16. The fire, with a draw and two wins in the past three MLS matches, visit New York City in MLS on May 25. Charlotte (6-7-1, 19 points) visits DC United in US Open Cup Wednesday and returns to MLS action on Saturday against Columbus. ___